Vizio Tv Turns On By Itself (7 Easy Ways To Stop It)

Don’t you sometimes feel like your Vizio TV has a mind of its own? There have been so many instances when I have noticed my Vizio TV suddenly start on its own. While this is an annoying problem, it is not a cause for alarm. Certain easy fixes can solve this issue. 

Of course, it can be spooky if your TV turns on by itself! Rest assured, this is fairly common and happens to almost everyone that owns a Vizio TV. There may be certain technical reasons behind your TV getting its spook on occasionally. 

Vizio Tv Turns On By Itself?

If your Vizio tv turns on by itself, it’s generally because your TV’s eco mode has not been setup correctly or your Tv is getting an erratic power signal from the cable box. There are easy fixes to these two and five other problems that are could be causing your TV to turn on by itself in the middle of night.

Read on to know more about the possible reason why your Vizio TV is turning on by itself, and what you can do to stop this from happening.

Check the Remotes

The easiest solution is usually the right one. Take a look at your Vizio TV remote. Is the power button pressed? A stuck power button can be the reason why your TV keeps turning on by itself. I know this sounds silly, but it happens to the best of us. 

If this does not fix the problem, there is no need to fret. There are still plenty of things you can do to get your Vizio TV back to normal.

1. Check batteries

We all forget to replace batteries. This can be the reason why your Vizio TV starts turning on by itself low battery power can make your TV remote work in odd ways. Replace the old batteries with fresh ones, and this should hopefully take care of the problem.

2. Try a different remote

In case there is no problem with the batteries, your Vizio TV remote itself might have an internal issue. Try to use a different remote and this will solve the problem.

A sure-shot way to know if the remote is behind your TV’s spooky behavior is to disable the remote. If your Vizio TV does not start up on its own when the remote is disabled, you can be certain that the problem is with the remote.

Check for connected devices that might be interfering

You may have several devices connected to your Vizio TV, such as cable boxes and video games. 

Potential problem

These devices come with their remote controls and other settings, which can sometimes trigger your Vizio TV to turn on itself. In this case, you can follow an elimination route to get to the problematic device and disconnect it from your Vizio TV. 

Solution

You can follow these steps to find the culprit and stop your Vizio TV from turning on by itself.

• First, turn off your TV and start disconnecting devices one by one. 
• Wait a few days to see if your Vizio TV still starts up on its own.
• Plug the devices back one by one, and check if the TV starts to turn on by itself. Do this when the TV is turned off.
• If you notice your TV turning on suddenly after plugging in a particular device, you can change the settings on your  Vizio TV to eliminate the problem.

Disable Eco Mode

Your  Vizio TV comes with a feature known as Eco Mode. Essentially, this feature enables you to save on utility bills by conserving power whenever possible. This is a very common reason why a Vizio TV turns on by itself. Mine was doing the same due to the Eco Mode being on.

Potential problem

Whole Eco Mode is a very useful feature, it can sometimes bug your TV. This can make it turn on by itself on random occasions. If the Eco Mode is causing problems for your TV, you can disable it. 

Solution

You can turn off Eco Mode on your Vizio TV by first going to settings. 

• Click on the ‘System’ option
• Click on ‘Power Mode’
• Check if this is set to Eco Mode. 
• Press the ‘Quick Start’ button to disable Eco Mode.

Power Cycle your Vizio TV

You can power-cycle your Vizio TV to stop it from turning on by itself. This can solve several issues on your Vizio TV. I tried doing this once to solve the sound problems in my Vizio TV. 

Potential problem

There may be some internal bugs that can lead to your TV turning on by itself. Essentially, when your TV has been on for a long time, internal problems can lead to odd issues like problems with rebooting and sound.

Solution

Power cycle essentially is the technical term for “turning it off and on again”. This can be very successful in troubleshooting multiple issues in your Vizio TV. 

• Unplug your Vizio TV from the outlet and wait for about a minute or two.
• Now, press the power button for another 10-15 seconds. This will drain any remaining power in the system.
• After waiting for a few more minutes, turn your TV back on. 

Try a Factory Reset

Doing a factory reset is one of the most effective ways to troubleshoot any electrical appliance or device.

Potential problem

Factory reset is a great way to solve issues such as your Vizio TV turning on by itself. Doing this resets the system to what it was like when it was newly manufactured. Hence, the process eliminates all bugs and gives you an appliance as good as new. 

Solution

You can perform a factory reset on your Vizio TV with or without the remote. Follow these steps:

• If you are using a remote, tap on the ‘Settings’ button.
• Press ‘System’ and then ‘Reset & Admin’.
• You should see an option to ‘Reset TV To Factory Defaults’. Press on the ‘OK’ button.
• You will be asked to log in with your parental code after this. In case you have not set one, the default PIN is 0000. 

And there you go, your factory reset is done.

If you do not have a remote, you can still perform a factory reset on your Vizio TV. here are the steps to follow:

• Turn on your Vizio TV with the ‘Power’ button. Find the physical ‘Inpur Down’ and ‘Volume’ buttons on your TV.
• Press both buttons simultaneously for a few seconds until a prompt shows on the screen. 
• This prompt should ask you to press and hold down the ‘Input’ button on your TV. 
• Press and hold the ‘Input’ button for at least ten seconds. You will notice your TV reboot itself and do a factory reset automatically. 

Keep in mind that a factory reset may erase existing data on your Vizio TV. before performing this function, make sure to unplug all accessories from the TV. A factory reset should usually be more of a last-resort option.

Check the Power supply equipment

The amount of power an appliance requires to function properly can fluctuate due to many electrical issues. This can lead to appliances such as your Vizio TV turning on by themselves.

Potential problem

The power supply to your Vizio TV can lead to it turning on by itself. It can also lead to other issues such as sound problems and issues with connected appliances. This can be fixed quite easily.

Solution

By tightening the power supply cable to your Vizio TV, you can sort out this issue. Follow these steps to perform this:

• Locate the power supply cable plug-in at the back of your Vizio TV. 
• Sometimes, there may be a panel covering the plug-in. Remove the panel and you will see the power supply cable.
• Fully disconnect the power supply cable. After a few minutes, reconnect it fully.
• Make sure that the power cable is attached tightly and is not loose anywhere. 

When you detach and reattach the power cable, make sure all connected appliances are disconnected from your Vizio TV. The surge in power may cause these appliances to malfunction.

Disable your sleep timer

Your Vizio TV comes with a sleep timer feature. Just like the Eco Mode feature, this saves your utility expenses by turning off your TV after a certain amount of time.

Potential problem

You may be wondering why a feature that is supposed to turn off the TV makes it reboot on its own. Well, the feature can sometimes bug the automatic settings on your Vizio TV, making it turn on by itself. 

Solution

Just like with the Eco Mode, you can disable the sleep timer to solve this problem. Follow these instructions:

• On your remote, press ‘Settings’.
• Click on ‘Timers’.
• Navigate to ‘Sleep Timer’ and turn it off. 
• You will also notice an option to ‘Auto Power Off’. Make sure you have turned off this feature as well. 

These are just some of the fixes you can try to stop your Vizio TV from turning on by itself. You could also update the TV’s old software to make sure it runs on the newest software version. However, if none of these fixes work and the problem persists, you may have to call for technical support from Vizio TV. 

Remember that quick and simple solutions are usually the ones that work for electrical appliances! We hope this article has been useful to you. 

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